Fun and flirty, this rhythm dance began in African ā American communities in the 1920sā1940s centered at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. Named after the swinging style of jazz music which inspired the dance, Swing is an upbeat dance with quick triple-step movements and a bouncy vigor
Fun and flirty, this rhythm dance began in African – American communities in the 1920s–1940s centered at the Savoy Ballroom in Harlem. Named after the swinging style of jazz music which inspired the dance, Swing is an upbeat dance with quick triple-step movements and a bouncy vigor.
Academy Ballroom Atlanta opened in the spring of 2006 and quickly became known as the “Dance Training Center of the South”. With many of the top social and competitive professionals in-house, we guarantee the best quality ballroom and Latin dance instruction in Georgia and all of the southeastern states.
Our Mission:
At Academy Ballroom Atlanta our mission is simply to provide a studio where teachers and students, as well as amateur couples, can come and develop their skills in a very professional, fun, and friendly environment.
We have something for everyone! No contracts needed, just pay as you go; you are your own boss, a professional attitude and common courtesy to your fellow dancers is all that is required.
We offer group classes and private lessons, dance parties, and several social events for both competitive and social dancers.
Whether east coast, west coast, or some Jitterbug, you will learn to swing the night away.
Want to enter a competition or just learn a few basic dance steps, it is our pleasure to help you become the kind of dancer you wish to be.
SwingĀ is a carefree and joyous dance that became popular in the 1940's. Ā It is danced to up-tempo music from Benny Goodman, Louis Armstrong and 50's style Ā rock and roll, to bands playing in Ā today's current Los Angeles swing dance scene.
This class will explore the basics of west coast swing, touching on connection, rhythm, and the most crucial foundations of the dance. Great for beginners and returning dancers.
New to Swing dancing? Been to a few drop-in lessons around town and looking for more? This is the class for you! Itās designed as a 3-month series (taken in no particular order), each month-long session focusing on a slightly different aspect of what makes this dance so great.
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